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Informational Memos Posted to Recovery web page
released on 11/13/2008 4:39:03 PM
Three memos from City staff with updated information on the flood recovery process have been posted to www.icgov.org/recovery.
The memos include 1) Update memo from City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes and A...
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Recent Updates
- Voluntary Flood Buyout Map (updated 11/19/2008)
- Letter to Gov. Culver from Mayor Bailey Re: Request to Amend Current IDED Interpretation Concerning CDBG funding 11/21/2008
- Update to Jumpstart/CDBG applicants from N. Moradi 11/21/2008
- Letter & questionnaire from D. Purdy Re: HMGP property acquisition 11/21/2008
- "Flood Update" memo from Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney. 11/13/2008
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View Voluntary Flood Buyout Map (updated 11/19/2008)
View Iowa City's Notice of Interest Buyout Application
The City’s Notice of Intent (NOI) includes a list of properties that are in the 100-year floodplain. NOI requirements specify that a property must be included on this list if any portion of the lot is in the floodplain. If your address is on the NOI list, that means that at least a portion of your land is in the 100-year floodplain.
Announcements
Iowa Valley Habitat implements Flood Recovery Grant Program (9/4/08)
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for homeowners to receive grants to use for winterization and utility reconstruction for flood-affected homes, Iowa Valley Habitat announced today. Learn more...
Documents
Buyout Questionnaire (please submit only once; call 319-356-5250 if you wish to change anything on your prior submission. Nothing you state on this questionnaire is a legal binding commitment at this time.)
FEMA Documents
Buyout Information (posted 9/2/08)
Contact Information
David Purdy, Buyout Specialist
City Hall, Level 2
Planning Department
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
319.356-5489 FAX: 319.356.5217
david-purdy@iowa-city.org
City Water Service/Quality Information: (319) 356-5166 (24-hours).
Questions about City Sewer Service: (319) 356-5170 (regular business hours M-F) OR (319) 356-5177 (nights/weekends)
City of Iowa City Building Inspection (319) 356-5120
Flood Assessment Information
This is a link to view specific property information with regard to the flood event. The information will be updated as inspections occur and additional assessments are made. (Source: City of Iowa City Housing & Building Inspection Dept.
MidAmerican Energy: (888) 427-5632 [answered 24/7]
Updates
- Letter to Gov. Culver from Mayor Bailey Re: Request to Amend Current IDED Interpretation Concerning CDBG funding 11/21/2008
- Update to Jumpstart/CDBG applicants from N. Moradi 11/21/2008
- Letter & questionnaire from D. Purdy Re: HMGP property acquisition 11/21/2008
- "Flood Update" memo from Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney. 11/13/2008
- "Update - Flood Hazard Mitigation Strategy" memo to Council from Planning & Public Works Directors 11/13/2008
- "HMGP Buyout Update" memo from David Purdy 11/13/208
- City Manager Memo to Council: Summary of 10-6-08 work session; HMGP Update (10/16/08)
- Jumpstart Checklist (9/29/2008)
- City Attorney's memo to City Council: Buyout/Purchase Price/Duplication of benefits (8/20/2008)
- Frequently Asked Questions (8/6/2008)
- Voluntary Flood Buyout Map (updated 11/19/2008)
- Newsletter "Update" Includes info on e-subscriptions; winterizing; demolition; flood insurance #'s. (9/3/2008)
Resource Links:
- Rebuild Iowa website: http://www.rio.iowa.gov/
- Midwest Flood Recovery and Response US GSA
- Inundaciones en la zona central de EE.UU.: respuesta y recuperación
- FEMA
1-866-274-4392 - American Red Cross
(319) 393-3500 or 1-866-438-4636 - Want to volunteer or need volunteer assistance? Call United Way 319-337-8657 (8:30am -5:00pm M-F; 10:00am-2:00pm weekends)
United Way Flood Relief Fund
(319) 338-7823 - Crisis Center - for financial and emotional support
(319) 351-0140 - Midwest Flood Response & Recovery
- Iowa City Public Library Flood Info
- Johnson County Emergency Management
- State of Iowa Flood 2008
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